Empower partners with leading electrical engineering firm, Circle Control & Design Systems, in a deal advised on by the GS Verde Group.

Empower is proud to announce its inaugural strategic partnership with Circle, a leading electrical engineering company specialising in the water sector. With a 30 year legacy of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects alongside Tier 1 contractors, Circle brings deep industry expertise and a skilled 35 strong workforce, operating across Yorkshire and surrounding regions.

Gavin Keane, MD of Circle, who will remain with the business, said: "We're incredibly proud of the high standards we uphold at Circle. Our team of engineers and electricians is second to none, and our reputation within the industry reflects the exceptional quality of our work. Partnering with Empower will strengthen our ability to deliver top-tier service to our clients and open up exciting opportunities for our team. Empower truly understands the culture we've built at Circle, where quality always comes first, and I'm genuinely excited to begin this next chapter together."

Empower CEO, Nick Manning, commented: "We are thrilled to welcome Circle as the first member of the Empower group. From the outset, we aimed high for our first partnership, and Circle has exceeded those expectations. Gavin and his team have built an exceptional business, and we're excited to support their continued success in a market full of potential."

Circle is the first company to join the Empower group, following the successful close of Empower's initial fundraise. Founded in 2025 by Denis Piffaretti, Florian Kronawitter and Nick Manning, Empower's mission is to build a market leader in UK technical services. The group aims to unite complementary capabilities and support outstanding entrepreneurs, with proven track records, to better serve commercial and industrial clients across the UK.

Source: Empower Technical Services

Image: Circle Design & Control Systems

GS Verde Group advised Circle Control & Design Systems